EMAA About Us

ABOUT US

EMA offers a full range of architectural services with additional expertise in Heritage & Disability Access. Eric Martin has developed a national and international reputation for his work in the areas of access and heritage buildings.

EMA provides consulting services for Access and Heritage projects and complete Architectural services from design and documentation to project management.

Ideally located in Canberra, EMA has current projects across Australia. We aim to deliver quality design solutions and practical advice, providing clearly stated information so that it is easily understood by clients, fellow professionals and the community. The practice is small and focuses on providing speedy responses to the needs of clients. EMA is experienced at managing work remotely, relying on sound planning and modern technology to help them excel in the profession.

In 2019 EMA was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects' Professional Practice Award. It was noted that "Eric's contribution to architectural practice, the wider profession and indeed the community is enormous and sustained. Eric is a life fellow of the Institute, and an exemplary professional architect who has promoted the profession with his competence, dignity, intelligence and good humour."

MANAGING DIRECTOR | Eric Martin, AM
Nominated Architect

Master (Built Environment), B Architecture (Hons), LFRAIA

Eric is the principal of Eric Martin and Associates. He has more than 45 year's experience as a professional architect in the private and public sectors. He has extensive experience in managing a wide range of projects. Eric has developed a national and international reputation for this work in the areas of accessibility and heritage buildings. Eric is a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects and is currently a Member of the Australian Institute of Architects National Enabling Architecture Committee, the Institute's National Practice Committee, he is the Institute's deputy on the UIA Region IV International Committees on Access and Heritage and the Institute's representative on the Australian Building Codes Committee.

ASSOCIATE ACCESS CONSULTANT/BUILDING DESIGNER | Paul Martin

B Arts (Visual Arts), Dip (Building Design), Dip & Cert IV Access Consulting

Paul has completed courses in advanced Revit and provides technical support to the practice. He has a Diploma in Building Design and a Diploma and Cert IV in Access Consulting. He works closely with Eric to develop the practical expertise required to qualify as an Access Consultant. He is currently an Associate Member of the ACAA. Paul is also an accomplished artist, you can see his artistic portfolio on his website.

ASSOCIATE ACCESS CONSULTANT/BUILDING DESIGNER | Neets Pluschke

Cert IV AC, Dip BD, MOccThySt, BA

Neets is a building designer and a skilled Revit draftsperson with an understanding of both the technical and aesthetic aspects of building design, construction methodology and building codes and standards. As a qualified Occupational Therapist she brings this perspective to design and assessment of the built environment concerning access for people with disabilities. Neets is committed to environmental factors and energy efficiency and brings all of these perspectives together to take a creative approach to building design.

DRAFTSPERSON | Lee Nguyen

Dip BD, Cert IV

Lee is a qualified Vietnamese architect currently developing the capacity to transfer these skills to the Australian Environment.

He has completed a Diploma of Building Design and Ceriticate IV in Building and Construction in Australia. Lee brings this wealth of architectural and construction experience to his work with EMAA on the design and drafting of all projects. Lee is a Revit expert working with the EMAA technical team to maintain a high level of documentation for all projects.

DIRECTOR | Geraldine Martin

Master (Creative Writing), Grad Dip (Librarianship), B Science

Geraldine established the administrative and project management basis of the office. She now takes an executive role in the company providing strategic analysis of company performance and working on projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our office systems. Geraldine is also a writer, animator and artist, and you can see her personal work on her website.

OFFICE MANAGER | Bronwynne Jones

B Arts (Hons), Grad Dip QFA

Bronwynne joined us after running her own Strategic Consultancy firm Lookout Futuring Services for ten years and twenty years experience as a Change Manager/Policy Manager in the Commonwealth Government. As well as the day-to-day management of the administrative team, Bronwynne provides research expertise, client liaison and ensures compliance with our established quality management system. Bronwynne has a creative side too, her outlet being her fashion business Thunder Thighs Fashion.

ADMIN OFFICER | Jasmin Turner

SoA Project Management, Adv Dip. Graphic Design

Jasmin performs administrative assistance to support the work of the practice. She oversaw the graduating Advance Diploma of Graphic Design exhibition event in 2022, which resulted in her Statement of Attainment in Project Management. She is a list maker and a finisher completer who enjoys completing tasks to the best of her ability.

2020 Design Portfolio

ACCOUNTS/GRAPHICS | Marisa Martin

B Communication (Media)

Marisa currently manages the accounting for the practice and provides services to the office in relation to our graphic and web design requirements. Creative by nature, Marisa uses her graphics and design talents outside of EMAA through her businesses Enemies of Reality Films and Burley and Brave.